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  • Recruiter

    Recruiter

    Job purpose

    The incumbent will work with team leads and in country HR generalists to identify hiring needs, position Evidence Action as an employer of choice and execute top-in- class recruitment to attract, select & place high caliber talent to support organization goals. Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting end to end recruitment efforts in the East & Southern Africa (ESA) sub-hub.

    This is a Fixed term (1 year) contract.
    Duties and responsibilities

    Working closely with hiring managers & in-country HR reps to support them in the full cycle recruitment and placement needs.
    Liaise with hiring managers to schedule interviews, determine hiring needs for open positions.
    Lead and manage the sourcing of qualified and suitable candidates for open positions.
    Create and maintain active candidate pools to reduce hiring lead times – foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.
    Use HRIS and Recruitment Marketing tools to attract & develop the talent pipeline.
    Maintain knowledge of recruitment trends, best practices, regulatory changes and related employment laws, and new technologies in HR talent management.

    Qualifications

    Experienced recruitment specialist with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience with a background in in-house recruitment functions.
    Experienced in local sourcing and direct hiring, including head-hunting, and leveraging networks for a wide range of roles.
    Bachelor’s degree level in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or possess equivalent relevant work experience.
    Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential, as are excellent IT skills.
    International Development experience (Experience working for a non-profit) will be an added advantage

    Working conditions

    The official working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm from Monday to Friday. However, this job requires a flexible person as one may work beyond official working hours including weekends.

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  • Finance and Compliance Intern (3 Months)

    Finance and Compliance Intern (3 Months)

    Position Summary
    GROR by Vestergaard is an agribusiness trading platform (Implemented by Grainconnect Limited a full subsidiary of Farmshine Limited) that enables smallholder farmers to access off-takers by ensuring full chain of custody and high-quality crops. In our current pilot project, we are present in several Kenyan counties: Tharaka-Nithi, Meru, Makueni, Lamu, Kitui, Kilifi and Bungoma.
    GROR is seeking to recruit a Finance & Compliance Intern – Nairobi based to join our growing agricultural business. The Finance & Compliance Intern will contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of the day-to-day operations of the business, processing and recording of transactions to meet International Financial Reporting Standards as well as internal management reporting and compliance requirements.
    Key Responsibilities
    Reporting directly to the Accountant, the following are the Key Responsibilities for this role: –

    Processing of payments: –
    Putting together support documentation to process staff business advances/facilitations and external payments to 3rd parties (suppliers, consultants etc)
    Preparation of bank upload files for RTGS/EFTs as well as Mpesa payments.
    Sharing the payment confirmations with stakeholders and follow-ups for receipts for the payments made where necessary.
    Posting of transactions to the accounting system – QuickBooks, Business Central ERP.
    Bank payment vouchers
    Expense reports
    Farmers’ bills/payments to capture and update the stock records
    Other Journals
    Inventory Management: –
    Hubs Stock reconciliations.
    Hubs regular physical stock-take.
    Preparation of weekly inventory reports.
    Reviewing expense reports from the staff with strict emphasis on the expenses support documents before posting.
    Filing statutory returns and payments within the deadline: PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, HELB, NITA etc.
    Maintaining and updating fixed assets register.
    Suppliers and staff accounts reconciliations.
    Bank and Mpesa accounts reconciliations for review by the accountant.
    Daily monitoring of GROR Mpesa account and initiating transfers from MMF/Working account to Mpesa utility account.
    Internal cash projection preparation.
    Petty cash management.
    Proper filing of payment vouchers, staff expense reports and other records for future reference.
    Ensure compliance with the state law and company policies and procedures.
    Assist accountant in budgets, PL forecasts and monthly management reports preparations.
    Other related duties as may be assigned.

    Knowledge/ Qualifications:

    Essential criteria (must have to be able to carry out the role successfully)
    CPA Part II or Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance or business related field.
    Microsoft Excel knowledge
    Familiar with accounting fundamentals.

    About You: Desirable Criteria (Skills that could be an added advantage in the role):

    Familiar with QuickBooks accounting system or MS Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP/Navision.
    Puts strong attention to detail, quality, and accuracy without jeopardizing scheduled deadlines.
    Is proactive and possess a high energy level combined with a business-focused approach.
    A self-driven and service minded person with strong interpersonal skills.
    Ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial managers.
    Ability to analyze, evaluate and summarize financial records for accuracy and conformance to procedures, rules and regulations.
    Fluent in English.

    Grainconnect believes that diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer whose team works hard to build respect, dignity and equity into everything we do. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented, driven and entrepreneurial minded people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, please send your detailed  cover letter to recruitment@gror.io enclosing your CV by Friday COB 25th  March 2021. We will only respond to electronic applications and to shortlisted applicants.

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  • Humanitarian Director Africa Director

    Humanitarian Director Africa Director

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Technical, Leadership, People and Resource management)
    Technical

    Lead and support high-quality humanitarian responses, deploying staff and working with other senior 
    managers tensure appropriate quality and scale of programme in line with Oxfam’s role as a leading 
    humanitarian actor tagreed international and national standards.
    Ensure accountability tOxfam’s programme participants and partners for our behaviours and performance, 
    promoting a culture in line with Oxfam’s values and addressing any failings.
    Oversight of Oxfam’s implementation of corporate commitments including, but not limited to:
    maintenance of certification against the Core Humanitarian Standard, 
    SPHERE, 
    Grand Bargain, 
    Charter for Change, 
    Call tAction on Protection from Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies
    Humanitarian Disability Charter, 
    pledges made at the World Humanitarian Summit and future international conferences. 
    Accountable for incorporating gender and diversity issues consistently across the humanitarian programme, 
    meeting Oxfam’s Minimum Standards on Gender in Emergencies: including, gender analysis, gender 
    equality, promotion and protection of human rights, empowerment of women and girls, and gender balance of staff.
    Provide leadership and advise the Global Programmes Director, Management Team and Executive 
    Leadership Team on performance, risk, strategy, funding, architecture, systems and processes tenable an effective humanitarian capacity. 
    Network and coordinate within the Confederation tgarner the support of affiliates tinvest in and support 
    humanitarian work programmatically, and in their domestic markets. 
    Ensure and support the development of regional and country humanitarian capacity and appropriate 
    strategies, with a particular focus on local humanitarian actors, as well as 
    working with and supporting Africa and MENA regions in the work on Rights Resilience and Response in 
    fragile contexts including developing the appropriate strategies and capacities tlead in this area of work.
    Ensure Oxfam continues tinnovate in humanitarian practice, including in terms of the nexus approach, 
    using evidence tdevelop new solutions and approaches ttechnical, process and coordination problems. 

    Analysis and Problem Solving 

    Responsible for horizon planning, anticipating upcoming emergencies, analysing trends in humanitarian 
    crises and the humanitarian sector tpropose solutions. 
    Responsible for anticipating and managing risks that could threaten the organization’s reputation, 
    operational viability and security. 
    Scan the environment, anticipate changes, be comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with a large number 
    of elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways.
    Improve Knowledge management tbuild on Oxfam’s tremendous experience, learning and contribution t
    the humanitarian sector globally. 

    Impact 

    Oversight and analysis of the Oxfam confederation’s total humanitarian programme and supporting 
    structures. Work closely with Public Engagement, Fundraising, media and other colleagues tensure the 
    effective working and resourcing of all aspects of Oxfam’s humanitarian programme. 
    Ensure excellent working relationships across OI and the Confederation network and with countries and 
    regions including in support of the effective categorisation of humanitarian responses. Manage and influence 
    significant external relationships, enabling Oxfam ttake a lead role in the humanitarian sector, and be a 
    credible voice and actor within the decolonisation of humanitarian aid debates.

    Leadership and Management

    Lead and manage the Global Humanitarian Team, including staff, budget, assets and funding. Build, lead and inspire a team that can deliver excellent support tregions and deliver high quality, safe, large scale 
    humanitarian programs through a diverse range of partners or directly as appropriate tthe context.
    Ensure effective resource planning and full compliance with Oxfam financial management and reporting 
    standards of the Global Humanitarian Team budget, Catastrophe Fund and restricted grants under the
    OIHDs direct management. 
    Foster an appropriate working culture, built on Oxfam’s values, tdeliver our work in a way that is respectful 
    and cognisant of power imbalances internally, and between Oxfam, our partners and communities we serve.
    Accountable for ensuring an inclusive and diverse team, where all staff feel safe and able twork ttheir full 
    potential, and whin turn develop respectful relationships with countries, regions and partners.
    Ensure the professional development and talent management of humanitarian staff.
    Ensure compliance with relevant Oxfam policies, including but not limited tfinance, HR, security and safeguarding

    ESSENTIAL

    Self-Awareness
    Humility
    Relationship building
    Systems Thinking
    Enabling 

    In addition
    Humanitarian and Program Knowledge

    Track record and field experience especially in the global South, at a senior level, of managing large 
    scale response strategies in a range of complex humanitarian crises (natural, conflict, slow onset etc.), ., 
    including managing and motivating multidisciplinary, multicultural, geographically dispersed teams. 
    Working knowledge and experience of the humanitarian rights framework, including international 
    humanitarian law (IHL) and protection issues. Good knowledge and experience with gender analysis 
    and partnership relations.

     
    Management and Leadership

    Committed to a rights-based approach and active commitment to putting women’s rights at the heart of all we do as well as the rights of other marginalized people in all aspects of an organization’s work.
    Knowledge and understanding of global justice, decolonisation, social change, women’s rights and gender equality and commitment to delivering humanitarian work through feminist principles and in respectful partnerships.
    Strategic Analysis
    Ability to oversee the development of, and contribute to, high level analysis of factors driving poverty, 
    marginalization and vulnerability, including the ability to ‘think politically’ by understanding motivations, 
    pressures and challenges faced by colleagues, partners and other actors. 
    A track record of driving programme quality improvements through evidence-based learning. A focus on 
    outcomes and accountability enabling learning and effectively sharing and managing knowledge.

    Finance and Funding

    Competent financial and asset management experience. Experience of managing multiple budgets of over $5m, mitigating and controlling financial risks.
    Experience of managing donor funding and relationships, across many countries and programs.

    Risk Management

    Able to take calculated risks based on evidence-based assumptions, and make sound judgments in uncertain and pressurised situations, including experience of crisis management leadership.
    Ability to continually access and analyse the external context of the organization enabling the development of 
    realistic strategies to maximize adaptability and agility, encourage future thinking, innovation, new ideas and learning from experience, as well as sound judgment on when to stop as well as start new initiatives.

    Representation and Communication

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in English both written and oral, with 
    ability to motivate, influence, and negotiate in a multicultural environment and with a wide range of
    internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including media and donors.Travel
    Ability to travel away from home, 12 – 15 weeks per annum in a normal year, with ability to travel with 48 hours’ notice.Desirable
    Ideally able to operate in a second language, particularly French, Spanish or Arabic

    Contract: 4 years fixed term.
    Closing date: 15th April @ 23:59 GMT

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  • Deputy Director, Programmes and Projects Coordination (PA-K GRADE 3) Programmes and Projects Coordination Officer (PA-K GRADE 6) | PPC/002/2022 Senior Human Resource Management Officer (PA-K GRADE 5) | HR/003/2022 Information Communication Technology Officer (PA-K GRADE 6) | ICT/004/2022 Supply Chain Management Officer (PA-K GRADE 6) | SCM/005/2022 Senior Public Communications Officer (PA-K GRADE 5) | PC/006/2022 Accountant (PA-K GRADE 6) | ACCT/007/2022 Senior Driver (PA-K GRADE 8) | DR/008/2022 Principal Quality Assurance And Standards Officer – CSG8 (115 POSTS) | 1/2022

    Deputy Director, Programmes and Projects Coordination (PA-K GRADE 3) Programmes and Projects Coordination Officer (PA-K GRADE 6) | PPC/002/2022 Senior Human Resource Management Officer (PA-K GRADE 5) | HR/003/2022 Information Communication Technology Officer (PA-K GRADE 6) | ICT/004/2022 Supply Chain Management Officer (PA-K GRADE 6) | SCM/005/2022 Senior Public Communications Officer (PA-K GRADE 5) | PC/006/2022 Accountant (PA-K GRADE 6) | ACCT/007/2022 Senior Driver (PA-K GRADE 8) | DR/008/2022 Principal Quality Assurance And Standards Officer – CSG8 (115 POSTS) | 1/2022

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required:

    At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been at a management level
    Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Education, Sociology, Social Work,  Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
    Masters degree in any of the following fields: Education, Sociology, Social Work,    Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
    Certificate in Management Course lasting for at least four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
    Membership to a relevant professional body;
    Proficiency in computer applications skills;
    Met the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya;
    Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

    Responsibilities:

    Coordinating development and review of standards, guidelines, tools and   methodologies on the implementation of programs and projects
    Initiating youth development programs and projects that inculcate core national     values and facilitating young people to contribute to national development priorities
    Identifying and franchising commercial and operating centers; managing programs and projects in line with the International Award standards
    Coordinating programme participants’ field activities; accrediting assessors; coordinating volunteer engagement; liaising with relevant stakeholders on programme development and awarding of certificates
    Initiating the development and adoption of PA-K’s digital tools including the Online Record Book roll out, PA-K database and the Online Learning Hub roll out
    Guiding the PA-K’s adoption and use of digital space to drive Brand awareness for growth, including; Brand Centre use, Social media and Website use and online global and National campaigns to support PA-K’s Programme Growth
    Participating in the formulation of policy documents on PA-K Strategy
    Undertaking the monitoring, evaluation and reporting on progress in the implementation of the digital platform roll out plan
    Guiding the preparation of plans to facilitate achievement of the digital platform goals; and initiating the identification of key partners to support the implementation of PA-K’s digital platform plans

    Job Term: Five (5) year contract renewable once
    Deadline:28th March 2022

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    .go.ke

  • Research Scientist (Quality Assurance Officer Data Analyst Laboratory Analyst (2 Positions) Research Scientist (Social Science) Laboratory Technologist Research Administrator (2 Positions)

    Research Scientist (Quality Assurance Officer Data Analyst Laboratory Analyst (2 Positions) Research Scientist (Social Science) Laboratory Technologist Research Administrator (2 Positions)

    Key Responsibilities:

    Oversee a quality control program appropriate for tests performed in the DLSP laboratories
    Ensures delivery against QA department goals and objectives i.e. Meeting commitment and Coordinating overall quality assurance schedules.
    Tie breaker- performs test; implementing statistics and process control tools; maintaining effective compliance and corrective actions procedures.
    Responsible and accountable of flagging the timing of interdepartmental deliverables and quality of their output i.e. time schedules and time plans or layout
    Implement improvements to laboratory testing procedures to improve efficiency, resource utilization, decrease turnaround time, etc., utilizing new and established laboratory policies and procedures.
    Work with project managers to develop project schedules and resource allocation models for QA related projects and other activities such as software deployment, customer integration, and professional services validation.
    In consultation with laboratory management, stop further processing of any work until the quality problem has been corrected
    Develop, perform, and manage an audit program that encompasses all phases of laboratory practices and field sample collection and provide assurance that, documentation, and record-keeping requirements are met.
    Perform scheduled and unscheduled checks on bench scientists.
    Administer the proficiency testing and EQA.
    Maintain current and accurate records of all relevant communications, audits, corrective action plans, and effectiveness monitoring.
    Maintain current and accurate records of all personnel qualifications, certifications and contact information.
    Review, track and communicate information regarding process variations and quality control samples as required by laboratory quality assurance procedures.
    Check validation systems for all pieces of equipment to ensure maximal function (service schedules, daily panel runs, etc)
    Train/supervise training of laboratory staff and document such trainings.
    Review and maintain all laboratory SOPs
    Review test results and reports for accuracy, completeness and compliance to requirements to ensure that quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements are met.
    Maintain familiarity with laboratory procedures in order to effectively perform laboratory quality assurance functions.
    Liaise with the KEMRI QA group in developing and implementing CDC/KEMRI QA GCP/GLP objectives
    Train staff on quality control/assurance issues.
    Plan and work towards ensuring DLSP Nairobi laboratory maintains ISO 15139 accreditation status.
    Perform other duties as assigned by the laboratory Director, laboratory manager or Principal Investigator.

    Requirement Type

    At least two (2) years’ relevant work experience    
    Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Microbiology, Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.    
    Registration Certificate issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) Where applicable    
    Valid practicing license from Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board where applicable;    
    Proficiency in Computer Application;    
    Good knowledge of GLP/GCLP    Skills & Competencies
    Trained in ISO 15189 implementation    Skills & Competencies
    Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.    Ethics & Integrity
    Fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili    Skills & Competencies
    Ability to work and make decisions independently.

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  • Public Partnerships Manager Clinical Helpdesk Agent General Helpdesk Agent

    Public Partnerships Manager Clinical Helpdesk Agent General Helpdesk Agent

    Job purpose
    The purpose of this position will be to establish and maintain relationships with the County Ministry of Health with a focus on county health executive leadership and the county health management teams. This position will ensure relationships between JH and county health management teams are maintained leading to smooth implementation of JH interventions in the county.
    Duties and responsibilities
    Strengthen Jacaranda Health County Engagement

    Establish and maintain working relationships with County Health Management Teams (CHMT) ensuring that JH remains a priority partner to the county leadership
    Engage and maintain close relationships with county executive leadership to facilitate county support on policy and budget issues
    Maintain close contact with the CHMTs and keep abreast with county maternal health priorities and needs and communicate back to internal stakeholders 
    Conduct county level annual needs assessment to identify priority areas of interventions for Jacaranda Health
    Maintain effective and regular communication with the county leadership ensuring that county requests are prioritized and addressed comprehensively
    Lead and facilitate JH engagement with the counties ensuring that counties commit to cost share in the implementation of JH programs

    Increase Jacaranda Health Visibility at the county level

    Identify and present JH at county health platforms relating to maternal and newborn health issues and position JH as the maternal health lead partner
    Collaborate with counties/CHMT and convene JH specific progress review meetings to ensure that the county leadership is kept up to date with program progress and impact of program interventions
    Put measures in place to ensure that JH regularly reports (Monthly, quarterly, and biannually) to the county on the progress of program implementation and that the proposed action points in the reports are actioned by the county and JH 
    Attend and present JH in county level meetings such as TWGs, AWP planning meetings and stakeholder forums
    Identify county innovative communication channels through which JH progress, impact and support can be communicated.

    Provide Program Support 

    Lead the initial engagement with new counties, establish county buy in, entry meetings and agreement between counties and JH
    Provide linkage between JH programs at the county level and the CHMT and the county health executive leadership
    Provide guidance to the programs teams in adapting and implementing JH programs to respond to specific county priorities and county requests
    Identify and address county leadership challenges to ensure that there is seamless implementation of Jacaranda Health programs in counties.
    Engage with CHMT to plan for joint supportive supervision visits ensuring that the implementation of JH solutions is as per county quality standards 
    Identify potential risks to JH and its programs because of JH partnership with counties and propose risk mitigation strategies
    Identify potential private partners JH can partner with in specific counties to drive cost-share and reduce on duplication of efforts

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Health-related field, Business Administration, Public Relations, or any other related fields
    A master’s degree or professional certification in relevant field will be an added advantage

    Relevant Experience

    A minimum of 9 years’ experience in implementing county level programs
    Experience in implementing public sector programs and working closely with health management teams
    Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with county health officials

    Technical Competencies

    Understanding of the devolved health function
    Strategic thinking
    Conflict Resolution
    Problem identification and resolution
    Documentation and technical writing skills

    Behavioral Competencies

    Strong Customer Service Orientation 
    Ability to Drive Change and foster Innovation
    Results Focused with ability to achieve and sustain results
    Planning and Organizing
    Take Responsibility, initiate tasks and follow them to completion
    Influence Decisions and Actions for multiple stakeholders    
    Communicate and Share Information in an effective manner with both internal and external customers
    Build Strong and working relationships
    Understand internal and external client perspectives

    Contract Period
    This position is expected to be a contract of 12 months (renewable)

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  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant Protection Assistant Economic Recovery Project Officer – Livelihoods Protection Assistant – Physiotherapist.

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant Protection Assistant Economic Recovery Project Officer – Livelihoods Protection Assistant – Physiotherapist.

    Overall purpose of the role:
    The purpose of this position is to assist the MEAL Officer in ensuring the implementation of comprehensive MEAL systems to improve the quality and enhance DRC’s ability to demonstrate the impact of its work in urban refugee and host communities’ settings. The incumbent will work closely with the DRC urban program colleagues/sectors and in matrix management arrangement with the DRC Urban Area Manager to ensure the project expectations are met. 
    Responsibilities: 
    Design and implementation of MEAL Plans:

    Participate in the design and implementation of the MEAL plan for urban program projects.
    Under the supervision of the MEAL officer, develop/adapt relevant tools and procedures to monitor and report results of project activities. 
    Support review and update MEAL plans as necessary. 

    Data and information management:

    Assist in design/adapt a data management plan for projects in line with the MEAL plan data requirements. 
    Ensure data management procedures implemented adhere to the DRC data protection policy.
    Maintain a secure and up-to-date beneficiary database with appropriate Age/Gender/Diversity data. 
    Ensure systematic data collection, clean up, storage and system maintenance.
    Perform periodic monitoring and verification exercises to ensure data quality.
    Conduct regular data analysis and provide information and statistics in agreed formats including dashboards for weekly, monthly and final reports required for internal and external progress updates.
    Offer technical support to protection and livelihoods staff in using relevant data management and reporting tools (training, coaching etc.)

    Accountability to affected populations:

    Support the implementation and monitoring of the urban programme’s Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism (F-CRM) including gathering individuals’ feedback on DRC services
    Collaborate with the registrar of the F-CRM on follow-up and response to operational complaints regarding DRC interventions
    Monitor and report on the urban programme’s adherence to the CHS commitments in the response

    Report Writing & Documentation:

    Guide project staff in generating activity reports using standard formats. 
    Generate and share weekly/bi-weekly updates on MEAL findings to inform learning and adjustment of activities as needed
    Assist in compiling and submitting monthly and final reports to the MEAL officer and Urban area manager.
    Document case studies & lessons learned for internal and external sharing through DRC social media channels, review meetings and reports

    Experience and technical competencies: 

    Minimum of 2 years of work experience within the field of monitoring and evaluation and protection/livelihoods programming compression an added advantage 
    Experience working in urban displacement responses and in multi-sectoral interventions
    Experience in working with information management systems / databases and mobile data collection platforms
    Demonstrated experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis
    Excellent report writing and communication skills (English)
    Clear understanding of Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) commitments and operation of community feedback and response mechanisms

    Education: 

    A Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, development studies, or other related Social Sciences and training in Monitoring and Evaluation; or Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics / Information management Sciences.
    Fluency in written and spoken English essential

    Languages:

    English
    Kiswahili

    DRC’s Core competencies: 

    Striving for excellence: you focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: you take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: you act in line with our vision and values.

    DEADLINE 22nd March 2022

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  • National Aviation Safety Officer Business Support Assistant (Protocol).

    National Aviation Safety Officer Business Support Assistant (Protocol).

    JOB PURPOSE
    Plan and coordinate the day-to-day aspects of aviation operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective and reliable access to remote and hard-to-reach communities in need of humanitarian assistance.
    STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education:

    Advanced university degree in any one of the following: Business Administration, Engineering, Computer science, Quality Assurance, Technical, Statistics or Management; and with equivalent professional operational experience in aviation, or First university degree with additional years of related work experience or training/courses.
    Training and knowledge of aviation is an essential qualification, with a recognized commercial pilot, aircraft engineer, Air Traffic Controller or Flight Operations Officer license.

    Experience:

    At least 5 to 10 years progressively responsible, practical commercial aviation and professional experience, proficiency in Windows (MS World, Excel, Power Point), database experience, adequate knowledge and experience of aircraft technical, flight operations or air traffic management sectors.

    Language:

    Fluency in both written and oral English.

    Skills:

    Training and experience in aviation safety management (required).
    Management of ECCAIRS; qualification in utilizing computers including databases, Word processing, graphical, spreadsheet and other software packages, proven interest to develop aviation safety (desirable).

    DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE:

    Experience in commercial aviation with a specific focus in humanitarian air operations or food aid.
    Experience liaising with country authorities to facilitate air operations.
    Experience establishing methodologies for risk analysis and problem resolution.
    Experience supervising professional staff and reviewing reports for accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

    KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

    Ensure the effectiveness of the aviation safety program and data collection in the region.
    Perform aviation safety and quality monitoring.
    Maintain a safety management information system and database locally.
    Identify aviation safety hazards and ensure that accurate reporting and internal quality control systems are in place and that all relevant records are maintained.
    Perform follow-up and analysis of occurrences using the methods below:
    Trend monitoring
    Deep Treatment (single occurrence – investigative needs)
    Precursor detection (data mining)
    Risk assessment & classification (prioritisation of oversight)
    Statistics
    Standard reports and analysis workbenches
    Remedial action monitoring
    Ensure data quality, data entry and effective monitoring processes for all hazards and occurrences reported.
    Enhance air transport operations’ and service providers’ reporting systems and data sharing.
    Perform risk assessment and perform corrective actions on the non-conformities when required.
    Disseminate significant safety information to all concerned parties.
    Enhance service providers’ safety culture and promotion of safety awareness.
    Assist RASO and support aviation staff in other offices.
    Assist in safety and quality processes including conducting evaluations and inspections to air operators at base and field level; conduct aircraft evaluations.
    Assist in the implementation of the aviation safety information system and network.
    Ensure that all staff is adequately trained. Train safety and air transport personnel to use aviation safety information system prior to safety and quality monitoring and risk management. Identify any additional training needs to achieve higher working standards.
    Develop a comprehensive training program for the above mentioned task.
    Supervise staff as required.
    Participate in temporary duty deployments-TDYs to Air Field Operations in countries within the region.
    Perform other related duties as assigned.

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  • Head of Mission

    Head of Mission

    Purpose of the role
    The Head of Mission is responsible for the Coordination of all the activities of the projects implemented in the two countries and all the fundrising activities and positioning within relevant clusters and working groups, related with both countries (Somalia and Kenya).
    Besides, the Head of Mission:

    Guarantees the monitoring system of ongoing COOPI activities in the country;
    Assures the internal Human Resources management;
    Assures the administrative supervision;
    Guarantees the coordination with different stakeholders (nationals, internationals, and COOPI HQ).

    Main responsibilities
    Institutional Relations

    Manages relations with the main institutional donors and with the potential ones;
    Represents COOPI in the country/area by engaging in relations with institutions, NGOs, local and international organizations and partners;
    Is responsible of the organization’s reputation in the country.

    Strategy and Planning

    Verifies and proposes to the regional office the intervention priorities to consolidate COOPI’s positioning in the country;
    Contributes to the definition of the Country Strategy and the country planning (projects and coordination).

    Project’s management

    Coordinates and directly monitors projects, guaranteeing the correct implementation in conformity with the contractual obligations and donors’ procedures, and in line with COOPI’s procedures and management standards;
    Is responsible for the coordination of the proposal drafting process and the documents’ preparation aimed to the submission of new projects.

    Country office management

    Is responsible for all different aspects related to the country office management: economic and financial situation, local regulations, office organization charts, logistics, local and expatriate personnel management, in conformity with the organization’s guidelines;
    Guarantees the respect of the country’s legislation and administrative regulation.

    Staff management

    Is responsible for the local staff management;
    Participates and supports in the selection of the expatriate staff;
    Coordinates and monitors the country’s expatriate staff management.

    Safety

    Is responsible for the expatriate staff security, for the correct implementation and respect of the general security rules.

    Economic and financial management

    Is responsible for the country’s economic result;
    Supervises the financial management and ensures that all financial reporting deadlines and donor/COOPI’s procedures are respected;
    Participates to the projects/coordination budget preparation;
    Has the signature for all COOPI’s bank accounts in the country.

    Visibility

    Cooperates with the Communication and Fundraising office for all communication, awareness and fund raising activities implemented in and for the country.

    Requirements
    Essential

    University degree in relevant subjects;
    Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in international relief and development, of which minimum 3 years in the role;
    Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills;
    Experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities, IOs and NGOs;
    Demonstrated ability to work in stressful environments and under pressure;
    Proven capacity in managing a team;
    Fluency in English language;
    Computer literacy.

    Desired

    Experience in working in conflict-prone environments;
    Experience in logistics, procurement and security matters;
    Previous work experience in Somalia and Kenya;
    Experience in managing complex consortium/partnerships.

    We reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application closing date, once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
    Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled, thanks for understanding.

    Apply via :

    www.coopi.org